Natural Disasters

4. Molten rock that flows out of a volcano during an eruption.
7. A volcano that has not erupted for a long time but might erupt again.
8. When a volcano explodes and sends out lava, ash, and gases.
10. A severe event caused by nature, like an earthquake, flood, or hurricane.
13. A system used to measure the strength of the wind.
14. The layer of gases surrounding Earth that protects us from harmful rays from the sun.
15. A violent, spinning column of air that can cause a lot of damage.

1. A flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm.
2. A mountain that can erupt and release lava, ash, and gases.
3. When too much water covers the land, often due to heavy rain or melting snow.
5. The weight of the air pushing down on Earth.
6. A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
9. Molten rock beneath the Earth's crust that can come out during a volcanic eruption.
11. A volcano that has erupted recently and might erupt again.
12. A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain.